Trout Unlimited Restructures Across the Rockies
New leadership and investments in people reflect growing federal partnerships and project funding across the region.
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Forest Jobs and Recreation Act Testimony
On December 17, Chris Wood, the chief operating officer of Trout Unlimited, spoke before a senate subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in support of Senate Bill 1470, also known as the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. Wood joined a diverse contingent of Montana residents who helped craft the ground-breaking proposal to conserve land and provide…
The Beetle, the Hare’s Ear, the old man and the cutthroats
Years and years ago, while attending college in western Colorado, I drove up the shoulders of the Sawatch Range between Salida and Gunnison as far as my old VW Beetle would make it on a road it had no business traversing. After reaching a stretch of two-track I could no longer navigate, I pulled the…
Idaho bull trout tagged in three different locations in one year
Bull trout range far and wide within connected river systems.
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip to Arapaho NWR.
A Colorado fishing story
Two old friends get together in Salida for one last trout trip By Jim Aylsworth While my dear friend Dick and I would enjoy fishing anywhere together, for this trip we chose to explore the water around Salida, Colo. Upon seeing him at the airport I knew better, but just couldn’t help myself. In the…
30 Great Places: Pisgah National Forest
Region: Southern AppalachiaActivities: FishingSpecies: Brook, brown and rainbow trout Where: The Pisgah National Forest is a 500,000 plus acre wonderland of hardwood forests, mile-high peaks and rushi ng rivers situated along the eastern edge of the mountains of western North Carolina. It was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi and is home…
30 Great Places: Rio Grande del Norte
Region: Southern RockiesActivities: Hiking, fishing, rafting, hunting, mountain biking, campingSpecies: Rainbow and brown trout Where: The Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument is a swath of more than 240,000 acres of protected public land in Taos County, in north central New Mexico. Much of the land abuts about 50 miles of its eponymous river. The…
Up in the high country where the native trout swim
I learned to fish in the creeks and beaver ponds of Colorado’s high country, pulling nuggets of wisdom from willing grandfathers who believed time spent with their grandchildren should be time spent outdoors. These two men introduced me and my brothers to the wonders hidden high in Colorado’s mountains. Together, they wandered with us through…
Reflections from the Teen Summit | Andrew D
Andrew is a member of the Central New Jersey chapter and a representative of the Youth Leadership Council(YLC).The YLC is the volunteer body made up of TU Teens that helps to set the direction of TU ‘s Youth Education Initiative. Members of the YLC are passionate leaders bringing the mission of TU to their local…
Hermosa Creek bill passes Senate committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 13, 2014 Contact: Ty Churchwell, 970-903-3010, tchurchwell@tu.org Hermosa Creek bill passes Senate committee Legislation conserves outstanding Colorado backcountry hunting and fishing lands (Durango, Colo.) The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved a bill to preserve the Hermosa Creek watershed, a wild backcountry area just north of Durango prized for…
Fly Shop of the Bighorns
At the foot of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, in the heart of historic downtown Sheridan, the Fly Shop of the Bighorns has served as our region’s fly-fishing authority since 1986. We carry the largest selection of flies and fly-tying materials around. From equipment and tackle, custom flies, fly-tying and casting classes to guided fly-fishing…
Tenkara USA donates 1 Percent for the Planet to TU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Chris Hunt (208) 552-0891, ext. 714Daniel Galhardo (415) 238-6613 Tenkara USA donates 1 Percent for the Planet to TU Money will go to the Sportsmens Conservation Projects efforts to protect backcountry fish and game habitat WASHINGTONTenkara USA, the first company to introduce the tenkara method of fishing to the US, announced this…
Colorado hunters and anglers celebrate vote to advance the CORE Act
Legislation to conserve 400,000 acres of public land now moves to U.S. Senate WASHINGTON D.C. (October 31, 2019) – Today, Trout Unlimited celebrates the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act (CORE Act) passing through the U.S. House of Representatives and moving on to the U.S. Senate. This important legislation conserves more than 400,000 acres of public lands in the Centennial State,…
Trout Unlimited Applauds Federal Judge’s Decision to Prevent West Virginia Mountaintop Removal Mining Companies From Filling Valleys With Mining Waste
04/01/2009 Trout Unlimited Applauds Federal Judges Decision to Prevent West Virginia Mountaintop Removal Mining Companies From Filling Valleys With Mining Waste April 1, 2009 Contact: Elizabeth Maclin (202) 431-2676 Erin Mooney (571) 331-7970 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited Applauds Federal Judges Decision to Prevent West Virginia Mountaintop Removal Mining Companies From Filling Valleys With Mining…
Ladders Boost Fish Recovery in Idahos Big Lost River
Nov. 17, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Goodman Trotter, director, Idaho Water Project, (208) 552-0891 or ktrotter@tu.orgOr Bart Gamett, (208) 588-2224, or bgamett@fs.fed.us Ladders Boost Fish Recovery in Idahos Big Lost RiverIdaho Water Project clears habitat hurdle: Whitefish cant jump Idaho Falls, Idaho A rare strain of native whitefish is poised for recovery in…
Cleaning up old mines, making fishing better
Southwest Colorado hosts some of the best high-mountain trout fishing in the country. From pristine mountain streams and lakes that hold native cutthroats, to larger rivers like the Animas, Southwest Colorado fishing is worth fighting for. That is exactly the reason behind TU’s extensive efforts to remediate acid mine waste from headwater streams in this…
Tyker Hubble
Trout Unlimited Youth Essay Contest Winner Tyker Hubble, Garland, Utah, Seventh grade Life without public lands would be boring. All the fun activities my family enjoys are in these green spaces. No public lands would mean no camping, fishing, hunting and hiking. Public lands provide people with access to try new things or do something…